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September 28, 2006 - Lieberman Has 10-Point Lead In Connecticut,
Quinnipiac University Poll Finds;
Dem Challenger Gains No Ground On Rell

Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman, running for reelection as an independent, holds a
49 - 39 percent likely voter lead over Democratic candidate Ned Lamont, with 5 percent
for Republican Alan Schlesinger and 7 percent undecided, according to a Quinnipiac
University poll released today.

This compares to a 53 - 41 percent Sen. Lieberman lead over Lamont, with 4
percent for Schlesinger in an August 17 poll by the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-
pe-ack) University.

Connecticut voters say 47 - 38 percent that Lamont does not have the right kind of
experience to be a U.S. Senator.

"Ned Lamont has lost momentum. He's gained only two points in six weeks. He's
going to have to do something different in the next six weeks or Sen. Joseph Lieberman
stays in for another six years," said Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas
Schwartz, Ph.D. "Lamont wins among those who say Iraq is the most important issue to
their vote, but that is only 35 percent of the electorate. Lieberman wins on all the other
issues voters say matter most to them, including terrorism and the economy."

The war in Iraq is the most important issue in their vote for Senator, 35 percent of
Connecticut voters say, followed by 25 percent who list the economy, 13 percent who list
terrorism and 10 percent who list health care.

The U.S. is losing the war in Iraq, voters say 55 - 25 percent, and losing the war
on worldwide terrorism, voters say 43 - 38 percent.

Governor's Race

Republican incumbent Gov. Jodi Rell leads Democratic challenger John DeStefano
63 - 30 percent among likely voters, unchanged since August 17. Six percent are undecided
and 19 percent of those who name a candidate say they might change their mind.

"In the land of steady habits, voters are sticking with the incumbents in
Connecticut. Both Gov. Jodi Rell and Sen. Joseph Lieberman have strong appeal across
party lines. And both have big leads among independents, the largest bloc of voters in
Connecticut," Dr. Schwartz said.

"Even though Connecticut is regarded as a deep blue state, incumbency is trumping
party loyalty, as things are looking good for the two moderates running for re-election."

From September 21 - 25, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,181 Connecticut
likely voters with a margin of error of +/- 2.9 percentage points.

The Quinnipiac University Poll conducts public opinion surveys in New York,
New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio and the nation as a public service
and for research.

For additional data-www.quinnipiac.edu and quicklinks

1. If the 2006 election for governor were being held today and the candidates
were John DeStefano the Democrat and Jodi Rell the Republican, for whom would
you vote? (If undecided q1) As of today, do you lean more toward DeStefano
or Rell? This table includes Leaners.

TREND: If the 2006 election for governor were being held today and the candidates
were John DeStefano the Democrat and Jodi Rell the Republican, for whom would
you vote? (If undecided) As of today, do you lean more toward DeStefano or Rell?
This table includes Leaners.

TREND: Is your mind made up, or do you think you might change your mind before
the Election?

LIKELY VOTERS
Sep 28 Aug 17
2006 2006

Made up 81 72
Might change 19 28
DK/NA - 1

2. If the 2006 election for senator were being held today and the candidates
were Ned Lamont the Democrat, Alan Schlesinger the Republican, and Joseph
Lieberman running as an independent candidate, for whom would you vote?
(If undecided q2) As of today, do you lean more toward Lamont, Schlesinger or
Lieberman? This table includes Leaners.

TREND: If the 2006 election for senator were being held today and the candidates
were Ned Lamont the Democrat, Alan Schlesinger the Republican, and Joseph
Lieberman running as an independent candidate, for whom would you vote?
(If undecided) As of today, do you lean more toward Lamont, Schlesinger
or Lieberman? This table includes Leaners.

4. In deciding your vote for United States Senator how important is -- the
honesty and integrity of the candidates -- is it very important, somewhat
important, not so important, or not important at all?

5. In deciding your vote for United States Senator how important is -- the
ideology of the candidates, that is, whether they are liberal, moderate, or
conservative -- is it very important, somewhat important, not so important, or
not important at all?

6. In deciding your vote for United States Senator how important is -- the
ability of the candidates to reach across party lines to get things done in
Washington -- is it very important, somewhat important, not so important, or not
important at all?

8. In deciding your vote for United States Senator how important is -- the
ability of the candidates to get things done for Connecticut -- is it very
important, somewhat important, not so important, or not important at all?

9. In deciding your vote for United States Senator how important is -- the
position of the candidates on the war in Iraq -- is it very important, somewhat
important, not so important, or not important at all?

10. In deciding your vote for United States Senator how important is -- the
ability of the candidates to bring new ideas and change to Washington is it very
important, somewhat important, not so important, or not important at all?

23. In deciding your vote for Governor how important is -- the ideology of the
candidates, that is, whether they are liberal, moderate, or conservative -- is it
very important, somewhat important, not so important, or not important at all?

24. In deciding your vote for Governor how important is -- the ability of the
candidates to reach across party lines to get things done -- is it very
important, somewhat important, not so important, or not important at all?

28. In deciding your vote for Governor how important is -- the ability of the
candidates to come up with new ideas for Connecticut -- is it very important,
somewhat important, not so important, or not important at all?

TREND: Do you think going to war with Iraq was the right thing for the United
States to do or the wrong thing?

LIKELY VOTERS
Sep 28 Aug 17
2006 2006

Right thing 34 36
Wrong thing 61 60
DK/NA 5 4

35. From what you have seen or heard about the situation in Iraq, what should
the United States do? Should the U.S.
-increase the number of U.S. troops in Iraq,
-keep the same number of U.S. troops in Iraq as there are now,
-decrease the number of U.S. troops in Iraq,
-or remove all its troops from Iraq?

TREND: From what you have seen or heard about the situation in Iraq, what should
the United States do? Should the U.S.
- Should the U.S. increase the number of U.S. troops in Iraq,
- Keep the same number of U.S. troops in Iraq as there are now,
- Decrease the number of U.S. troops in Iraq, or
- Remove all its troops from Iraq?